Porch and Parlor
California Classics Meet Southern Hospitality
Midtown · Memphis · Steak House · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 24, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Porch and Parlor reads like a greatest hits of California Cabernet — Caymus, Silver Oak, Jordan, Stag's Leap all lined up like old friends. It's comfortable and recognizable, which is exactly what the room is going for. A Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2023 confirms this isn't an afterthought, even if it's not pushing any boundaries.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans hard into California, particularly Napa and Sonoma heavyweights, and it earns its Award of Excellence by doing that well. You've got Duckhorn Merlot holding down the non-Cab options, Far Niente and Rombauer covering Chardonnay drinkers, and a red lineup anchored by Stag's Leap, Jordan, Silver Oak, and Caymus. Don't come here looking for Burgundy, Rhône, or anything that requires explanation — this list was built for steak lovers who know what they like. The 150-250 bottle range is respectable for a Memphis steakhouse, even if the regional diversity is slim.
By the Glass
With 12-20 pours running $12-$18 a glass, the BTG program covers the basics without surprising you. Expect the usual suspects from the California lineup to show up here in glass form, which is fine if you want a pour of Rombauer Chardonnay while you wait for your ribeye. Rotation appears limited — this feels like a set-it-and-forget-it program rather than something a manager is actively tending.
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon — $40-$60 estimated bottle range
Jordan consistently punches above its price point — structured, food-friendly, and far less hyped than Caymus, which means you're paying for the wine rather than the label. It's the steakhouse bottle we'd actually order.
Duckhorn Merlot
In a room full of Cab-seekers, Duckhorn Merlot gets overlooked constantly. It's plush, slightly softer, and honestly a better match for the lobster bisque or shrimp and grits than the big Cabs everyone else is ordering.
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus is fine wine, but it's also the most marked-up bottle on any steakhouse list in America. You're paying a premium for the name recognition, and Jordan or Stag's Leap will give you a more interesting glass for less money.
Far Niente Chardonnay + Lobster Bisque
Far Niente's Chardonnay has the body and richness to hold up to a cream-based bisque without getting lost — it's one of the few white-wine moments on a list this Cab-heavy, and it's worth taking.
✔️ The Bottom Line
Porch and Parlor is a reliable Southern steakhouse wine list that plays to its crowd — if you love California Cabernet with your dry-aged beef, you're in the right place. It won't challenge you, but it'll take care of you.
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